Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure
Recall 07517 · Jan 9, 2007 · Cannondale
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07517
- Date
- Jan 9, 2007
- Company
- Cannondale
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled road racing bicycles are made from aluminum and carbon fiber or all carbon fiber. The model name is printed on the bicycle's top tube. They were sold in the following colors: natural aluminum/carbon, red, black or black and blue. Recalled models include: Cannondale Models 2007 Six 13 Team 1 2007 Six 13 Team 1/Compact Drive 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Compact Drive Si Crank 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Standard bottom bracket, Dura Ace Crank
What can happen
The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cannondale 2007 model road bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.